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Muckross House – View of Lough Leane and Island loop from Muckross House

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Muckross House – View of Lough Leane and Island loop from Muckross House

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Muckross House – View of Lough Leane and Island loop from Muckross House

01:34

6.05km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

461 m

Wooden Bridge in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Bridge

2

1.05 km

View of Lough Leane

Highlight • Lake

Lough Leane is by far the largest of the three lakes in Killarney National Park in County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland. The other lakes are Muckross Lake and Upper Lake.

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3

1.52 km

Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of the Franciscan monastery Muckross Abbey (also Muckross Friary, Irish Mainistir Locha Léin) from the 15th century are in the middle of the Killarney National Park not far …

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4

2.62 km

Ancient Tree in Killarney National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

One wonders which tree is meant here... There are so many great old trees 😳

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5

3.00 km

Muckross House

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive sight is the Muckross House with its garden, which is known far beyond the borders of Ireland. The impressive structure is part of Irish architectural history, but is …

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6

3.15 km

Rockery at Muckross House

Highlight • Natural

At Muckross House there is the beautiful “Rockery” – a beautifully landscaped rock garden!

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7

3.46 km

Muckross House, Lake, and Torc Waterfall

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful to look at, also a highlight from the outside.

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8

4.39 km

View of Lough Leane and Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

A narrow footpath leads along the lakeshore for a while, lined with old trees and offering beautiful views of the lake.

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6.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

2.43 km

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.61 km

836 m

535 m

459 m

< 100 m

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